"The Entrepreneurship Education FORUM is FABULOUS"

Hear what the 2010 FORUM participants told us . . .

  • 100% said the professional development conference met their expectations

  • 98% rated the conference as "excellent"

  • 54% said it was the first time they had attended the FORUM

  • 87% said they were likely or would definitely attend in 2011

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Elementary and Middle School Teachers Said . . .

** GA - The Roundtable discussions were awesome! I especially appreciated the grant-writing sessions.

** OH - Great to have information on programs for 3 - 8th grade. I especially enjoyed sharing with other teachers what parts of the programs work, and don't work.

** CA - This was my first time and it was really great meeting others working in the entrepreneurial education area.

** ND - Loved the networking, new ideas, building relationships...as usual. I attend quite often.

** SD - Enjoyed it all. I just wish I could have attended more sessions all scheduled at the same time.

** OH - I appreciated the reception where we could meet people from our area and expand our networks.

** NJ - Without the scholarship I would not have been able to attend. Program was genuine inspiration from the entrepreneurs to the educators….Great stories to keep us going on the path!

** OH - I came because I am thinking about how to start an entrepreneurship program. Breakout sessions, networking, and "Meet the Entrepreneur" were all very helpful.

** WV - I absolutely loved this conference. Everyone was so helpful and friendly. Exhibits, speakers, sessions, food….everything was wonderful! I hope to bring more fellow teachers with me next year.

High School Teachers Commented . . .

** KY - All of the sessions and networking were fabulous! I felt like a high school student all over again as I was learning new things and became excited about a new class. It would be hard to improve on this conference…it far exceeded most conferences I attend.

** FL - More educators need to know about this FORUM.

** UT - Awesome time. I am renewed and motivated to go further.

** IL - Wow! I had a great experience here. The networking and the incredible amount of new ideas were most valuable.

** WI - I most valued having current and relevant curriculum to bring back and use immediately in the classroom…plus fun and energizing activities.

** IL - It was a perfect blend of entrepreneurs (tour), humorous speakers that put the point across, great roundtables, and the fun social event opportunities.

** OH - The structure of the conference is ideal for attendees that may come each year….the problem of "too much information" is alleviated by continued attendance.

** OK - Thank you so much for a wonderful conference. This is really something I have enjoyed greatly. I'm excited to take my knowledge back home to tech.

** MA - Thanks for the scholarship. My school would not even pay for flight and ground transportation so the expense was totally out of my pocket….the scholarship made it possible.

** OH - I love, love, love the entrepreneurs' presentations - The kids and the business owners inspire me greatly.

** SD - I am amazed at schools that have entrepreneurship at elementary and middle school levels and hope one day this will happen in SD.

** NV - This was absolutely the best conference of many that I have attended….a wealth of information…every single bit of it was excellent!



Postsecondary Faculty Said . . .

** AL - There were so many interesting breakout sessions that it was hard to choose just one. I wish I had more co-workers attending so we could cover them all.

** PA - I was glad to learn about the Consortium and to meet its members.

** MI - I have already shared with my dean some of the things I learned from this marvelous conference.

** AL - Information received was almost overwhelming - It would help to make it known that the PowerPoints will be available online after the conference.

** NC - Workshops were very very valuable, so how can we encourage everyone to stay for the last day?

** NE - This was my first time. I enjoyed very much the tour of entrepreneurial businesses. And networking with other entrepreneurial educators at all levels and diversity.

** PA - I especially enjoyed the Think Tank meeting on Saturday.

** NV - Conference was outstanding - the vastness of information, resources, events, products, and people….especially the youth entrepreneurs. Thank you sponsors.

** AL - It is always a well-coordinated and easy to navigate conference. The student entrepreneurs were powerful.

** MA - The speakers and local entrepreneurs were GREAT. The keynotes this year were particularly good. It was terrific having student entrepreneurs present and display their products.

** NC - It was great to hear from experts in their fields of study. All the materials provided are appreciated.

** KY - I have attended for several years and always find the most benefit from networking and professional development.

** MI - I am starting a new program and appreciated the variety of presentations. The scholarship made it possible for me to attend.



Adult Program Instructors Told Us . . .

** MI - I am passionate about growing entrepreneurship education and it was wonderful to interact with so many educators at this conference that share this same passion.

** IL - The conference was great again this year, and everyone knows what an awesome job it is to do it so well each year. You have kept entrepreneurship education in the forefront and made many people take notice. Thanks.

** OR - My purpose for attending was to present my new curriculum for entrepreneurs ...this conference was great for networking and meeting others.

** PA - I currently work with adult women in entrepreneurship education (YWCA) but with new ideas and contacts I also plan to implement a youth-based program. The breakout sessions and keynote addresses provided very concrete implementable tools …this truly makes a difference between a good conference and an exceptional one. This conference can and will produce outcomes and create impact.

** PA - Breakouts had very relevant content that I can use with programs I advise.

** MI - The speakers were incredible, the youth entrepreneurs were awesome, and people seemed more engaged than ever….a great conference.

** PA - This was a very upbeat and well-planned conference and the folks who attended were really delightful and sociable. There was a good buzz about the proceedings with lots of sharing and good will.

** NC - Great job by the Business owner workshops with so much quotable to my clients.

** PA - I liked the variety of educational materials and programs that can be implemented with minimal training.

** DE - This was my first time attending - Great conference, Keynotes were amazing, staff was great. I definitely plan to attend next year.

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